Newcastle is in 'pole position' to host the Super League's annual Magic Weekend again in 2023, according to event bosses.
It comes after a hugely successful weekend that saw 62,154 fans flock to St James' Park to enjoy the annual two-day event in the sun on July 9 and 10.
The Rugby League Magic Weekend sees an entire round of Super League fixtures played over one weekend at a single stadium. Starting out in Cardiff in 2007, the event has been held in Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool, but looks to have found a permanent home in Newcastle, which has hosted six of the last seven editions.